Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Enjoy creamy homemade Strawberry Ice Cream with fresh strawberries, vanilla, and optional red food coloring for a delightful summer treat.
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Calories: 381kcal
Servings: 8 cups
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Whisk or spoon for stirring
- Ice Cream Maker
- Airtight, freezer-safe container
Ingredients
- 3 cups 16 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced or diced
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- A few drops red food coloring optional
Instructions
- Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 2 hours to release juices, then strain and reserve juices.
- Mash or puree half of the strawberries; refrigerate the other half.
- Mix whole milk and sugar until dissolved in a separate bowl.
- Stir in heavy cream, reserved strawberry juice, mashed strawberries, and vanilla extract.
- Optional: Add red food coloring for a deeper pink hue.
- Churn mixture in ice cream maker for 20-25 minutes.
- Add reserved sliced strawberries 5 minutes before churning ends; mix well.
- Transfer to freezer-safe container, freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 94mg